The final week of the high school football regular season has arrived, and most games have massive implications for the postseason. This week’s slate began on Thursday with Hempfield Area falling to Pittsburgh Central Catholic to determine the Class 6A Conference champion. Four more games featuring Westmoreland County teams will determine conference titles, while at least a half dozen other tilts will help shape the playoff field. For the few games that won’t impact the postseason, the teams are looking to finish their campaign on a high note. Here’s a full breakdown of all of the Westmoreland County games in Week Ten.

North Allegheny (4-5, 3-2) at Norwin (5-4, 2-3) at Penn-Trafford High School – 7 p.m.

Pregame at 6:30 p.m. on WSN VIDEO

WSN Crew: Dave Franczak and Brian Brozeski; Ricky Pitzer

About the Tigers: North Allegheny bested host Mount Lebanon 24-6 in a Class 6A clash last week. In the victory, QB Brady Brinkley completed 17-of-25 throws for 152 yards and a touchdown. Mason Brown caught five passes for 72 yards, while Anthony Sisinni posted 15 carries for 66 yards and a score. For the season, Brinkley has hit on 127-of-225 passes for 1,423 yards, with 10 TDs and six interceptions, and he also paces NA with 112 carries for 354 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Ben Kern has registered 34 catches for 413 yards, notching five TDs. In their five losses, the Tigers have scored a combined 37 points. Art Walker Jr is the acclaimed head coach of North Allegheny.

About the Knights: Norwin secured a critical win in Class 6A, knocking off host Seneca Valley 42-19. Quarterback Max Ritz led the way for the Knights, as he ran for a pair of TDs and also threw a score to Garrett Natale. Furthermore, John Gergely registered two rushing touchdowns for Norwin. On the campaign, Ritz has completed 84-of-178 throws for 1,023 yards, with 10 touchdowns and three picks, and he’s amassed 75 carries for 384 yards, scoring five times. Despite missing the past few games, Potter Brozeski leads Norwin with 34 grabs for 565 yards, scoring seven total touchdowns, while Natale has 14 receptions. Parker Rigo has added 101 carries spanning 433 yards. Norwin holds a narrow scoring advantage of 233-222.

About the Matchup: The winner secures the fourth and final playoff berth from Class 6A. Last year, the Tigers edged the Knights 20-17 in the regular season, and then bounced Norwin in the WPIAL semifinals, 35-17.

Penn-Trafford (9-0, 5-0) at Greater Latrobe (6-3, 4-1) – 7 p.m.

Pregame at 6:30 p.m. on WSN VIDEO

WSN Crew: Sean Meyers and John Bainbridge; Dante Parsons; Allie Hathaway

About the Warriors: The tandem of Cody Yacamelli and Ben Grabowski helped keep Penn-Trafford football perfect, as the homestanding Warriors triumphed 42-13 against Woodland Hills in a marquee Class 5A Big East Conference showdown on Friday. Yacamelli posted 14 carries for 144 yards rushing and three scores, while Grabowski amassed 151 yards on the ground and a pair of touchdowns, also throwing a TD pass for the Warriors. The PT defense collected three interceptions. On the season, Grabowski has hit on 59-of-90 throws for 1,093 yards, with 16 TDs and just two picks, and he’s rushed 98 times for 801 yards, scoring 10 times. Nick Ponko leads PT with 32 catches for 545 yards and 14 touchdowns. Jack Miller has converted six field goals. Penn-Trafford has outscored the competition by a total of 414-103.

About the Wildcats: Unable to slow Carden Lippmann, host Greater Latrobe suffered a 35-14 setback to Hempfield Area in a nonconference clash last week. In the defeat for the Wildcats, Dante Durigon rushed eight times for 98 yards and a touchdown, while AJ Yeboah posted 14 carries for 60 yards. On the campaign, QB Dom Scarton has connected on 78-of-131 throws for 1,114 yards, with 15 touchdowns and four picks. His top target is Ty Wisniewski, who has snagged 43 receptions for 537 yards. Yeboah leads the rushing attack with 110 carries for 898 yards, scoring seven times, while Durigon has amassed 490 yards on the ground and a team-best eight total TDs. Greater Latrobe boasts a scoring advantage of 268-190 on the year.

About the Matchup: The Warriors have already clinched a playoff spot and a share of the Class 5A Big East Conference crown, but the Wildcats would secure a playoff spot and also gain a share of the conference title with a win. Greater Latrobe also secures a playoff spot if Woodland Hills defeats Gateway. Last year, PT rolled to a 42-14 triumph.

Belle Vernon Area (8-1, 5-0) at Elizabeth Forward (8-1, 5-0) – 7 p.m.

Pregame on 6:30 p.m. on WSN VIDEO

WSN Crew: Dan Flickinger and Dan Day; Kris Smith; Matt Palombo

About the Leopards: Chace Petrosky continued his jaw-dropping surge, leading Belle Vernon Area to a crucial 55-39 win at Waynesburg Central in a Class 3A Interstate Conference showdown last week. For the second week in a row, Petrosky scored five times, rushing 27 times for 257 yards for the Leopards. Meanwhile, BVA quarterback Jace Gedekoh rushed for 104 yards, passed for 109 yards, and factored into three TDs. On the season, Petrosky has rushed 112 times for 936 yards, caught nine passes for 193 yards, and scored 18 total touchdowns. Gedekoh has hit on 80-of-114 attempts for 1,074 yards, with a dozen touchdowns and two picks, and he’s notched 89 carries for 549 yards, scoring 10 times. Cam Black has snagged a team-best 28 receptions. The Leopards, who have won eight in a row, have a scoring advantage of 309-126 on the campaign.

About the Warriors: Elizabeth Forward overmatched homestanding Mount Pleasant Area in a 55-0 outcome in a Class 3A Interstate Conference matchup last Friday. The Warriors were led by QB Kaden Allen, who had two rushing scores and a passing TD, and Rocco Thompson, who added a pair of TD runs. For the year, Allen has hit on 60-of-100 throws for 901 yards, with eight touchdowns and two picks, and he’s rushed 88 times for 889 yards, notching 16 TDs on the ground. Thompson has accumulated 118 carries for 1,054 yards, scored 20 touchdowns. The Warriors have outpaced their foes by a total of 371-131. Coach John DeMarco patrols the sidelines for EF.

About the Matchup: Although both teams have already secured their spots in the WPIAL postseason, the winner claims the Class 3A Interstate Conference title. In the most recent clash in 2023, the Leopards prevailed, 49-28.

Greensburg Salem (0-9, 0-5) at Derry Area (3-6, 1-4) – 7 p.m.

Pregame at 6:30 p.m. on WSN

WSN Crew: John Flickinger and Tom Esposito; John DePalma

About the Golden Lions: Greensburg Salem’s usually explosive offense was limited in a 20-6 loss to Knoch in a nonconference contest last Friday. Brody Chismar hit on 20-of-39 throws for 237 yards and one interception, while he rushed for 42 yards and the lone score for the Golden Lions. Braydon Miller caught 10 passes for 107 yards for GS. For the campaign, Chismar has connected on 162-of-283 throws for 2,213 yards, which ranks second in the WPIAL, with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and he’s contributed 104 carries for 432 yards, scoring five times as a rusher. Miller has snagged 70 receptions, which leads the WPIAL, spanning 925 yards, and he’s scored seven times. Brandt Sandstrom has posted 36 catches for 612 yards, and Jackson Stevey has added 32 grabs for 372 yards for GS. The Golden Lions are permitting 42.6 points per game.

About the Trojans: The duo of Max Doherty and Anthony Sacco led Derry Area to a 32-19 win at home against Southmoreland in a Class 3A Interstate Conference clash last week. Doherty compiled 182 yards and two scores on the ground, while Sacco tossed three TDs for the Trojans. Defensively, DA snagged three interceptions, including a pair by Noah Stough. For the year, Doherty has registered 152 carries for 1,184 yards, caught 11 passes for 135 yards, and scored 15 total touchdowns. Sacco has hit on 67-of-140 throws for 672 yards, with five TDs but eight interceptions, and he’s rushed 89 times for 462 yards. Stough is the top pass catcher, compiling 13 receptions for 220 yards.

About the Matchup: While the Golden Lions have been effectively eliminated from the postseason conversation, the Trojans could maintain an outside chance at a wild card berth with a victory. One year ago, DA prevailed 43-28.

Kiski Area (2-7, 1-2) at Indiana Area (3-6, 0-3) – 7 p.m.

About the Cavaliers: Despite a prolific passing attack, Kiski Area fell at home to Blackhawk, 46-41, in a nonconference game one week ago. Landyn Artman threw for 285 yards and three TDs for the Cavaliers, while Teegan Shirley hauled in nine receptions for 136 yards and a score, and he added another touchdown on the ground. For the season, Artman has amassed 1,838 yards on 132-of-223 passing, along with 16 touchdowns and nine picks, and he’s contributed 99 carries for 403 yards, scoring five times. Shirley leads KA with 35 receptions, while Daivion McNeil paces the Cavs with 668 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Ashton Taylor has accumulated 130 carries for 528 yards. Kiski Area has been outscored by a margin of 265-215.

About the Little Indians: Indiana Area suffered a lopsided home loss against McKeesport Area last week, 47-6, in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference. The lone score came on an 87-yard kickoff return by Gage Jones. Jace Brocious added 11 carries for 47 yards in the defeat. On the year, Brocious leads Indiana with six touchdowns, while Charles Spells has scored five times. The Little Indians have been outpaced on the year by a margin of 259-141. Veteran coach Mark Zilinskas is at the helm of Indiana.

About the Matchup: With a victory, Kiski Area maintains hope of a Class 4A wild card bid, while Indiana Area is currently in last in the Greater Allegheny Conference. In 2023, the Cavaliers prevailed, 28-7.

Mount Pleasant Area (4-5, 2-3) at Southmoreland (2-7, 1-4) – 7 p.m.

About the Vikings: Injured-plagued Mount Pleasant Area was overmatched in a 55-0 home loss to Elizabeth Forward in a Class 3A Interstate Conference matchup last week. The Vikings trailed 49-0 at the half. In the loss, Lukas Gonzales caught two passes for 71 yards. On the season, Kaden Hudec leads the Vikings with 84 carries for 442 yards, scoring five times. Tristan Wtorkiewicz, who has missed the past two weeks, paces Mount Pleasant with nine touchdowns. The Vikes have been limited to 14 or fewer points in each of their five losses. Mount Pleasant Area has been outscored on the campaign by a total of 291-172.

About the Scotties: Southmoreland suffered a 32-19 road loss at Derry Area in a Class 3A Interstate Conference clash last Friday. In his return from injury, Dawson Wolfe connected on 13-of-18 throws for 193 yards and a score for the Scotties, and he added another TD on the ground. Brock Geho totaled eight receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown. In 2026, Wolfe has completed 40-of-81 throws for 481 yards, and he’s accumulated 98 carries for 511 yards, scoring a team-best 10 touchdowns on the ground. Dylan Brown has 102 carries for 631 yards, scoring five times. Geho paces the Scotties with 36 catches for 425 yards. Southmoreland, which has lost five in a row, permits 34.7 points per game.

About the Matchup: Mount Pleasant Area sits in fourth in the Class 3A Interstate Conference, and a win would boost the Vikings’ wild card odds. Southmoreland is tied for fifth. Last year, the Scotties blanked the Vikes, 14-0.

Burrell (6-3, 3-2) at Freeport Area (8-1, 4-1) – 7 p.m.

About the Buccaneers: A touchdown in the final minute lifted Burrell to a wild 53-47 win against Deer Lakes in a Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference thriller last Friday. Burrell QB Antonio Perkins connected with Rocco Giannetti on an 11-yard TD with 17 seconds left in the game for the decisive points. Perkins was prolific on the ground, rushing 29 times for 209 yards and two scores, while Trey Coury compiled 29 carries for 194 yards and four touchdowns for the Bucs. On the campaign, Perkins has racked up 179 carries for 1,391 yards, scoring 18 times, and he’s also completed 48-of-121 throws for 654 yards, with four TDs. Coury has added 133 rushes for 751 yards, along with a team-best 16 receptions, reaching paydirt nine times.

About the Yellowjackets: Freeport Area edged host Highlands 24-16 last week in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference. Signal caller Danny King hit 17-of-26 throws for 203 yards and three scores, while Camden Schlegel caught three passes for 73 yards and two TDs. On the season, King has thrown for 1,075 yards and 16 touchdowns, and he’s rushed 71 times for 567 yards, scoring six times. Schlegel and Bryson Paga each have contributed 312 receiving yards. The Yellowjackets hold a scoring advantage of 280-124. John Gaillot is the longtime head coach of Freeport Area.

About the Matchup: The Bucs, who sit in fourth place, can clinch a playoff berth from the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference with a win coupled with loss by North Catholic. Burrell is also in contention for a wild card spot. The Yellowjackets secure a playoff bid with a win, and could also grab a share of the conference title. Last year, Freeport Area cruised to a 34-7 win.

West Mifflin Area (5-4, 2-2) at Yough (0-8, 0-3) – 7 p.m.

About the Titans: West Mifflin Area blanked Shady Side Academy 35-0 last week in the Class 3A Three Rivers Conference. Armand Hill scored all of the touchdowns, rushing 29 times for 240 yards and four TDs, adding a 60-yard punt return score. On the season, Hill has registered 179 carries for 1,364 yards, scoring 22 times. QB Zawaun Glover has passed for 523 yards, but with just two TDs and five interceptions. The Titans have notched all of their wins via shutout. BJ Pugh is at the helm of West Mifflin Area.

About the Cougars: Yough postponed its game against Propel Braddock Hills last week, which will likely become a forfeit. Two weeks ago, the Cougars were blasted 54-0 on the road against Shady Side Academy. On the year, Darius Stephenson has hit on 33-of-79 passes for 350 yards, with two TDs and four picks. Joey Bibby has registered 19 receptions for 297 yards, while Atticus Kimmell leads Yough with three TDs. The Cougars have been blanked five times this season, and have been outpaced 386-49.

About the Matchup: West Mifflin Area has clinched a playoff spot and a third-place finish in the Class 3A Three Rivers Conference, while Yough is in last place. The most recent battle occurred in 2015, as the Titans rolled to a 47-7 victory.

Ligonier Valley (8-1, 4-1) at Apollo-Ridge (8-1, 5-0) – 7 p.m.

About the Rams: Plagued by four turnovers, Ligonier Valley suffered its first loss of the season, a 33-14 setback at Steel Valley in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference last week. The Rams committed turnovers on their first three drives, and trailed 33-0 in the second half. LV signal caller Levi Foust factored into both touchdowns, rushing for one and connecting with Gregory Sleasman for a passing score. On the year, Foust has completed 41-of-82 throws for 850 yards, with 14 TDs and five picks, and he’s compiled 137 carries for 1,148 yards, scoring 13 times. Blake Hitt has added 83 carries for 742 yards, scoring nine times, while Sleasman has posted 17 receptions spanning 408 yards, and he’s reached the end zone 10 times. Prior to last week, LV had tallied at least 28 points in each contest. The Rams hold a scoring advantage of 365-123.

About the Vikings: Apollo-Ridge notched a convincing 42-14 victory at South Allegheny one week ago in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference. Quarterback Chris Dailey went 5-of-9 passing for 111 yards and a TD, and he rushed six times for 77 yards and two scores. Zach Myers also posted a pair of touchdowns on the ground. On the season, Dailey has completed 71-of-125 passes for 1,537 yards, with 15 touchdowns and just one interception, and he’s also amassed 62 carries for 303 yards, scoring a team-best 14 times on the ground. Logen Schrock has snagged 26 receptions for 693 yards, producing 10 TDs, while Gage Wingard has posted 26 catches for 496 yards. The Vikings, who have won six in a row, possess a scoring differential of 401-160. John Skiba is the longtime head coach of Apollo-Ridge.

About the Matchup: With a win, Ligonier Valley will clinch a playoff spot, and a share of the Class 2A Allegheny Conference title. The Rams will also qualify for the postseason if South Allegheny loses to Steel Valley. Meanwhile, Apollo-Ridge has already clinched and will capture the conference crown with a victory. Last year, AR prevailed, 28-14. The Vikings play at historic Owens Field in Apollo.

Jeannette (7-2, 5-0) at Clairton (5-2, 3-0) – 7 p.m.

About the Jayhawks: Hunter Schaeffer had an explosive performance in Jeannette’s 42-12 home win against Leechburg Area in a Class 1A Eastern Conference battle last week. Schaeffer tossed four touchdowns, and added a 50-yard TD run for the Jayhawks. Jayce Powell hauled in two scores, while Dhestin Sanders and Cade Ballantyne also found paydirt for Jeannette. For the campaign, Schaeffer has completed 18-of-39 throws for 296 yards, with five TDs and two picks, and he leads the Jayhawks with 48 carries for 369 yards, scoring eight total TDs. Powell has 30 catches for 453 yards, along with 37 carries for 310 yards, scoring 13 times in total. Jeannette has outpaced its adversaries by a margin of 228-145.

About the Bears: Clairton stifled Greensburg Central Catholic last week, as the Bears won 26-0 in a Class 1A Eastern Conference clash. Keith Craven rushed eight times for 93 yards, and added 60 yards on 7-of-12 passing and a score for the Bears. Quintin Napper rushed 17 times for 78 yards and also provided a punt return TD. On the season, Jace Booker has registered 47 carries for 531 yards, caught a dozen passes for 196 yards, and notched a team-high seven TDs. Craven has hit on 38-of-49 throws for 696 yards, with five scores and two picks, and he also has five touchdowns on the ground. Clairton has outpaced its foes by a margin of 161-59. The Bears have had two conference opponents postpone games, and those will likely become forfeit wins. Wayne Wade is the decorated head coach of Clairton.

About the Matchup: Jeannette has already secured a playoff spot, and in the likelihood that Clairton gains two forfeit wins, so have the Bears. In that scenario, this game will determine the Class 1A Eastern Conference champion. Clairton won both matchups last year, blowing out Jeannette 57-0 in the regular season, but narrowly prevailing in the Class 1A quarterfinals, 38-33.

Greensburg Central Catholic (6-3, 3-2) at Serra Catholic (4-5, 3-2) – 7 p.m.

About the Centurions: Greensburg Central Catholic’s offense was stifled by Clairton, as the Centurions fell 26-0 at home against the Bears last week. In the shutout loss for the Centurions, Tommy Dlugos posted 18 carries for 56 yards, and also snagged an interception. On the season, Blase Bugosh has registered 98 carries for 868 yards, scoring 20 times. Lucca Denis paces GCC with 15 catches for 261 yards, while Alex Snivley has 14 receptions. Signal caller Carson Kramer has connected on 44-of-82 throws for 648 yards, with seven TDs and four interceptions. The Centurions boast a scoring advantage of 256-136.

About the Eagles: Serra Catholic was shut out, 35-0, in a nonconference matchup at Burgettstown last Saturday. On the year, Marcus Holt leads Serra with six touchdowns, while Shane Andriorio has scored five times. In each of their five losses, the Eagles have been held to 14 points or fewer. However, on the campaign, they have outscored their opponents 208-186. Akeeme Robinson is in his second year as the head coach of Serra Catholic.

About the Matchup: The teams are tied for third place in the Class 1A Eastern Conference, so the winner clinches third outright and a playoff spot, while the loser could only qualify potentially as a wild card selection. The Centurions and Eagles last squared off in 2015, as GCC cruised to a 42-10 win.

Monessen (6-3, 2-3) at Sto-Rox (3-6, 0-5) – 7 p.m.

About the Greyhounds: Monessen defeated Bentworth 28-7 in a Class 1A Black Hills Conference tilt last Friday. Tracen Suber contributed two touchdown runs for the Greyhounds, while Jay’veyon Jeffries and Da’mari Miles also found paydirt.

About the Vikings: Sto-Rox was demolished by Washington, 57-12, last week in a Class 1A Black Hills Conference matchup. Karic Wills threw for a pair of late TDs in the defeat. For the season, Wills has found paydirt seven times, while Khalil Jennings has produced four TDs. Sto-Rox is under the guidance of head coach Shomari Phelps.

Franklin Regional (1-8) at Hampton (4-5) – 7 p.m.

About the Panthers: A field goal in the final two minutes proved the difference, as Franklin Regional came up just short in a 24-21 loss at Connellsville Area in Class 5A Big East Conference play one week ago. Jet Taylor had a stellar performance for the Panthers, as he rushed 24 times for 205 yards and scored thrice. In 2026, Taylor has accumulated 126 carries for 807 yards, scoring seven touchdowns. Dominick Devola has completed 29-of-81 throws for 350 yards, with two TDs and a pair of interceptions, and he’s added 55 carries for 374 yards on the ground, scoring four times. Oliver Leven leads FR with 162 receiving yards. The Panthers have been outscored by exactly 200 points on the season.

About the Talbots: Hampton was edged 16-12 at Shaler Area last week in a Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference tilt. In defeat, QB Andrew Reschoff completed 7-of-19 throws for 109 yards, with one TD and a pick, while Heath Borgo caught three passes for 64 yards, including the score. On the campaign, Reschoff has thrown for 1,268 yards, with seven TDs and nine picks. Borgo has posted 38 catches for 635 yards. Coach Steve Sciullo patrols the sidelines for Hampton.

About the Matchup: It’s a nonconference clash, as the Panthers play in the Class 5A Big East Conference, while the Talbots call the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference their home. The most recent encounter was in 2015, as Franklin Regional triumphed, 21-2.

Waynesburg Central (7-2) at Valley (2-7) – 7 p.m.

About the Raiders: Waynesburg Central tasted defeat at home, 55-39, against Belle Vernon Area in a Class 3A Interstate Conference showdown last week. In the loss for the Raiders, QB Teagan Crouse threw for 178 yards and contributed four total touchdowns, while Ky-mani Sumpter registered 24 carries for 190 yards. For the campaign, Crouse has passed for 1,507 yards, with 17 TDs and four interceptions, and he’s provided 795 yards rushing and 15 scores on the ground. Sumpter, meanwhile, has accrued 1,098 yards rushing, scoring 16 total touchdowns. Coach Joe Kuhns serves at the helm of Waynesburg Central.

About the Vikings: Valley could not slow down North Catholic in a 42-15 loss in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference last Friday. Davall McWright provided a touchdown reception for the Vikings, while Jusef Betts notched a rushing score. With seven TDs, McWright leads Valley. In each of their seven losses, including six consecutively, the Vikings have not surpassed 15 points scored.